Name/Title
Geometric coverlet, doubleweaveEntry/Object ID
HS2004.12.1Description
Geometric all-wool coverlet with snowball pattern and pine tree border. It is said to have been woven domestically by Catherine Woy in the 1860s.
This geometric coverlet was woven in two panels, which are not currently attached. It has self-fringe on the sides and bottom. The doubleweave structure combines a layer of dark blue wool with a layer of undyed cotton and red wool. The pattern has four blocks and requires a 16-shaft loom.Context
Photographed in June 2026 for the Coverlet Documentation Project.Collection
Collection of Somerset Historical Center
